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We put the call out for your questions related to the coronavirus pandemic, and you’ve asked about where you can find ongoing information, how the recent protests will affect COVID-19 case counts, access to testing and more. Here’s what we learned from the experts during our June 2 Town Hall. Even though this was our last scheduled live Town Hall program, we will continue to cover the pandemic. Find more information below. Last week you announced this would be the last town hall meeting. It's…

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By Mikhail Zinshteyn In Summary California’s extensive community college system is responsible for helping train a huge number of the state’s police officers. Eloy Ortiz Oakley, the system’s chancellor, wants to change the curriculum to help fight racism. Eloy Ortiz Oakley wants to change how police officers in California are trained. Oakley is the chancellor of the state’s 115 community colleges and consequently oversees one of the largest training networks for California police. Eighty…

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California lawmakers revealed a budget agreement Wednesday, well ahead of the deadline. But, there’s a catch. Story by Nick Miller. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons) As the battle against the coronavirus continues many California counties are carrying out recovery plans without health department leaders. Story by Scott Rodd. It’s Black Birders Week. Five days of national action on social media aimed to boost representation of black people working in careers based in science, technology, engineering,…

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Germany is one of the latest European countries to ban the harmful practice of conversion therapy for minors. The new ban had very strong legislative support and provides wide spread protections for young people. Two police officers in Kansas City Missouri are facing a criminal investigation for excessive force involving a transgender woman who just months after the assault was found shot to death. PBS announced it will air a new series about gay life the south called “Prideland” this June…